WCSD Police say North Valleys High School is safe

RENO, Nev. (MyNews4.com & KRNV) -- Washoe County School District police say a threat of violence on Facebook this morning prompted officers to monitor North Valleys High School today.

After investigation, WCSD officials found no evidence the threat was real and say the school day was calm. A few concerned parents removed their children from school early due to the threat.

WCSD Police Chief Mike Mieras told News 4 no students have been brought into custody nor are any students receiving disciplinary action at this time.

A “ConnectEd" call is going out to parents shortly to notify them of the outcome of today's investigation.

The principal of North Valleys High School, Jeana Curtis, says this is the first time something like this has happened at the school in the four years she’s been there.

RENO, Nev. (MyNews4.com & KRNV) -- Washoe County School District police say officials have been in and out on North Valleys High School all day monitoring a threat of violence posted on social media.

Police have been observing the neighboring communities as well. North Valleys principal tells News 4 the threat was regarding a fight between students and was posted to social media. A representative from School Police initially told News 4 the threat was a shooting.

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